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The City of Humboldt had a population of 4,720 as of July 1, 2023. Humboldt ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Humboldt is located at latitude 42.7208 and longitude -94.2152 in Humboldt County. The formal boundaries for the City of Humboldt encompass a land area of 4.62 sq. miles and a water area of 0.16 sq. miles. Humboldt County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Humboldt has a C2 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place legally coextensive with a county subdivision but treated as independent of any county subdivision. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Humboldt is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Humboldt County.
POPULATION | |
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Total Population | 4,720 (100%) |
Population in Households | 4,569 (96.8%) |
Population in Families | 3,491 (74.0%) |
Population in Group Quarters1 | 151 ( 3.2%) |
Population Density | 1,042 |
Diversity Index2 | 27 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $59,377 |
Average Household Income | $82,399 |
% of Income for Mortgage4 | 15% |
Per Capita Income | $35,705 |
Wealth Index5 | 67 |
Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (50.9) |
HOUSING | |
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Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,248 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 1,413 (62.9%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 629 (28.0%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 206 ( 9.2%) |
Median Home Value | $146,024 |
Average Home Value | $179,335 |
Housing Affordability Index3 | 150 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 2,042 |
Average Household Size | 2.24 |
Family Households | 1,188 |
Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2023 | 2023-2028 |
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Population | -0.46% | -0.20% |
Households | -0.14% | -0.02% |
Families | -0.12% | |
Median Household Income | 2.10% | |
Per Capita Income | 2.46% | |
Owner Occupied HU | 0.27% |
The table below compares Humboldt to the other 1,027 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
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Total Population | # 91 | 91st |
Population Density | # 257 | 75th |
Median Household Income | # 715 | 30th |
Housing Affordability Index | # 542 | 53rd |
Per Capita Income | # 658 | 36th |
Diversity Index | # 171 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
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